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The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal?
Visitor numbers are down amid fears about the US president’s immigration and border security crackdown.
- Michael Koziol
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Popovic’s unbeaten streak ends in USA but Socceroos heading in right direction
Tony Popovic has tasted defeat as Socceroos coach for the first time after a 2-1 loss to the United States, the 2026 World Cup co-hosts.
- Vince Rugari
Messi magic, ICE raids and gun ranges: What two Socceroos have learnt about America
Kye Rowles and Patrick Yazbek are discovering the many faces of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts – from world-class players and searing summer heat to deportations, travel bans and a uniquely American gun culture.
- Vince Rugari
Matildas SheBelieves Cup campaign continues to crumble after 2-1 loss to United States
The Matildas went down 2-1 to current world No. 1 the United States in Arizona on Monday, despite US coach Emma Hayes fielding a second string team.
- Frances Howe
Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea at end of WSL season, tipped for USA job
Emma Hayes, one of the most decorated managers in women’s football, will step down as Chelsea manager.
The day the Matildas walked down Oxford St and went on strike
Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry and co downed tools in protest over $21,000 contracts, below Australia’s minimum wage, and refused to tour the US. It was a “watershed moment” for women’s sport.
- Adam Pengilly
Trump dumps on US women’s soccer team
The US presidential candidate fired a broadside at his country’s women’s soccer team after they were bundled out of the World Cup in Melbourne.
- Greg Dundas
Sensational Swedes stun the US, knock the favourites out of the World Cup
After a rattling good match in “The Battle of Melby”, Sweden and their heroic goalkeeper have put the superpower Americans out of the World Cup.
- Greg Baum
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Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden ends USA’s three-peat dreams in penalty shootout win, Netherlands progress to quarterfinals after 2-0 win over South Africa
Reigning World Cup champions the United States will want to dominate against World number 3. Sweden, when the two face-off in Melbourne for their round of 16 clash at AAMI Park on Sunday night.
- Roy Ward and Billie Eder
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‘They have all the pieces’: US Cup-winning coach says Matildas can lift trophy
Two-time World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis believes the Matildas have what it takes to go all the way under her former assistant Tony Gustavsson, who she nominated for the job after being approached herself by Football Australia.
- Vince Rugari